| | | If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here | | | | | | | This Week in Books & Literature | | We take on a very controversial topic, predict a summer bestseller, and promise that history doesn't have to be boring. | | | | | Are These Novels Destined to Be Classics? | | "When we talk about classic literature, we sometimes venture down the rabbit hole of vague definitions and lofty explanations to try and say something simple like, "the book is darn good!" To be sure, some books have stood the test of time, they speak to elements of human experience that many can relate to and empathize with. In addition to great writing, these features are what help to make a piece of fiction an enduring classic. But how do we know which books might become classics in the future?" | | | | | New Bestseller to Watch: Patrick Lee | | "Bestseller lists aren't static, they're constantly changing—a reflection of the current tastes of the wider reading audience out there. While some names are always there, year in and year out, sometimes a writer will suddenly appear there seemingly out of nowhere, and it's a conundrum: Should you spend your money on a book by a writer you're familiar with, for a more or less guaranteed reading experience, or should you take a shot on someone new?" | | | | | 10 Totally Fun Books for History Lovers | | "This list of books are meant to be fun and easy to read selections that you'll want to keep on your bookshelves for years to come. Plus, it will give you fun fodder to feed your friends at dinner parties -- answering such questions as where do boxer shorts come from? And what is a "Yankee Doodle" and where did it come from?" | | | | | | | | |  | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here.
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